EnglandMatches analysed: 642023–2026Alan Young: referee stats
Alan Young (England) has shown 4.78 cards per game in 64 analysed matches — +17% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
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Percentile among 3039 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Alan Young by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 25 | 4.72 | 4.19 | +9% | 8% | 12% |
| League One | 18 | 4.83 | 4.04 | +12% | 33% | 17% |
| National League | 8 | 5.50 | 4.18 | +14% | 25% | 13% |
| EFL Trophy | 7 | 3.86 | 3.30 | +6% | 43% | 29% |
| Premier League 2 Division One | 3 | 4.33 | 4.02 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 5.00 | 3.16 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 7.00 | 3.19 | +8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Alan Young
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24 Oct | Barnet – OldhamLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| Tue 20 Oct | Doncaster – Stockport CountyLeague One | 0:2 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| Tue 13 Oct | Walsall – Fulham U21EFL Trophy | 3:2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Altrincham – FC Halifax TownNational League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Eastleigh – ScunthorpeNational League | 3:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur U21 – West Ham United U21Premier League 2 Division One | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Gillingham – BromleyLeague Two | 1:4 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Rotherham – NorthamptonLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Wycombe – CardiffLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Crawley Town – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Mansfield Town – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Dec | Peterborough – BarnsleyFA Cup | 0:1 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Reading – RotherhamLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Bristol Rovers – GillinghamLeague Two | 0:1 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Nov | Cambridge United – Brighton U21EFL Trophy | 1:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Alan Young give per game?
On average 4.78 cards per game in 64 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.99).
Is Alan Young a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Alan Young officiates, the card count is +17% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Alan Young go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 73%. Both teams were booked in 84%.
Does Alan Young give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Alan Young.